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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

May I Have Your Attention Please

 Good morning,

That's Elsa's sweet face.  When she wants my attention, she calmly rests her chin on my knee.  Of course, I stop whatever I'm doing and make time for cuddles.

She's seven years old now and is such a precious pup.

All three of our dogs are special and are so very different.  It's Elsa's quiet loyalty that melts the heart.  I wish they could all live forever.

All the best,

Lois

Monday, June 22, 2026

Summer Salad

 Good morning,

Oh, so good!  And, so pretty, too.

I just love Summer Salads!

All the best,

Lois

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Happy Father's Day1

 Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers out there, especially My Honey, Kjell...

 

...our son, Les, father of our two beautiful grandchildren...

...our son, Don, father to four beautiful grandchildren... 

...and my wonderful Father (rip) who I miss every day.

Love to all,

Lois

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Kalancohe on the Patio

 Good morning,

The kalancohe that I am rooting in a new pot is loving the patio!  

 I just love these blossoms.  I'll be sure to take more cuttings to take inside in the Fall, too.

How is your garden growing?

All the best,

Lois

Friday, June 19, 2026

It's a Dog's Life

 Good morning,

Lily is enjoying a pillow and blanket on the couch as she waits for Catherine to get home.

Catherine snuggles with the pups on the couch - a favorite part of the day for everyone.

Sweet!

:),

Lois

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Another Bread Day - Brown Sugar and Cottage Cheese

 Good morning,

This batch of bread is a little different from most.  I used cottage cheese and brown sugar to produce a very soft, sweet bread.  

Adding a milk product to the bread creates the soft, richness of my bread.

Yum!

Lois

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Fried Shrimp on My Bread - A Norwegian Style Treat

 Good morning,

This was another joint venture dinner. 

Kjell made the pan fried (in butter and herbs!) shrimp and I made the bread.  Kroger made the real mayonnaise.

It was a tasty, light Spring dinner.

Yum!

Lois